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Website Usability Research and Testing

CITB

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Summary of the contracting process

The construction industry trade body, CITB, has completed a tender for a project titled "Website Usability Research and Testing," aimed at procuring a framework with multiple suppliers for website usability testing and support. This contract, valued at £800,000, falls under the IT services category and is intended to ensure compliance with relevant web accessibility directives and guidelines. The procurement method employed was a selective procedure with a tender period that ended on 27th February 2018. The contract will run from 9th March 2018 until 9th March 2022, and it encompasses delivery areas including the United Kingdom and other territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focused on consulting, software development, and internet support. Companies with expertise in website usability testing, especially those structured as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this market not only allows businesses to contribute to public sector projects but also to benefit from the potential long-term partnerships that may arise from being appointed as a supplier to CITB.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Website Usability Research and Testing

Notice Description

CITB Wishes to procure a framework with multiple suppliers appointed, to provide a full range of website usability testing and support services to CITB's digital team to ensure compliance with the EU web Accessibility Directive, Government Digital Service (GDS) Service Design guidelines for public sector websites, and digital industry best practice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5e4a76ba-b080-48ee-b818-c9624bff8ad4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2b27c45-4005-45c0-b6c3-94d4ecde4238
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20187 years ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2018 - 9 Mar 2022 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITB
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KINGS LYNN
Postcode
PE31 6RH
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH52 North and West Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Bircham with Rudhams
Westminster Constituency
North West Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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